Recent deaths 31-10-09

The parish of Carnaross lost one of its most popular figures last Friday following the death at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, after a short illness, of Mr John Reilly, Cornasase. Aged 78, Mr Reilly farmed in the area all his life. Son of the late Bernard and Julia Reilly of Cornasase, he took over the family holding from his late father and was a well-liked and highly respected member of the local community, as well as a familiar figure at the local mart where he bought and sold cattle and sheep over his lifetime. He was involved in virtually every initiative in the parish which benefited the local community, as well as being a member and loyal supporter of Carnaross GFC, the club for which he played in his younger years. In addition to supporting his local club, he was also a loyal follower of the Meath team and enjoyed many a day in Croke Park. A gentleman to his fingertips, he always had a ready smile and friendly word for everyone, and his retirement years were filled with joy with the arrival of his grandchildren, upon which he doted. The late Mr Reilly was predeceased by his son, Sean, who died tragically in a road accident in January 1993, and by his brothers, former Moynalty parish priest, Fr Patrick Reilly, and Farrell Reilly, and by his sister, Mrs Peggy Davis. He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Bernard; daughter, Sheila; sister, Mrs Ellie Nagle, Belfast; son-in-law, Ger; daughter-in-law, Evelyn; grandchildren, Aisling, Aoife, John, Saoirse and Sean, in addition to other relatives. There was a large and representative turnout of mourners at both the removal of his remains to Carnaross Church on Saturday evening and at the funeral Mass there on Sunday, which was concelebrated by Carnaross PP, Monsignor John Hanly, assisted by Fr Peter Farrelly, PP, Beauparc. The hearse bearing Mr Reilly's remains was flanked by a guard of honour drawn from members of Carnaross GFC as it made it way from the church to the Holy Family Cemetery, Carnaross, for burial. _____________________________________________________________ Jason Doran, Cork and Drewstown The death occurred on 11th October last of Mr Jason Doran (27), of Dunvale Heights, Grange, Frankfield, Cork. Deceased, who was a student, was a native of Drewstown and was son of Muriel Murray and Pat Doran. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Deborah, grandparents; aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. His remains were removed to Bernie and Ken Ennis' home, Cloneymore Lodge, Athboy, with Requiem Mass in Girley Church on 14th October last. Burial took place in Girley Cemetery. A month's memory Mass will take place in Girley Church on Sunday 8th November at 10am. _____________________________________________________________ Joan Flaherty, Navan The regretted death occurred on 19th October last of Mrs Joan Flaherty, Castleview, Athlumney, Navan, at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan. Aged 59, Mrs Flaherty (nee Byrne) was originally from Naas, Co Kildare, and was dedicated to her family. She is survived by her husband, Gerry; daughters, Christine McElvaney, Cavanagarvan, Corcaghan, Co Monaghan, and Gillian Flaherty, Blackcastle Estate, Navan; sons, David, Alveston Park, Carryduff, Belfast and Brendan, The Hardwicke, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7; and other relatives, neighbours and friends. The funeral took place from St Mary's Church, Navan, to Old Kilcarne Cemetery. _____________________________________________________________ Teresa Smyth, Oldcastle Great sadness over a wide area was occasioned by the recent death in Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, of of Ms Teresa Smyth, Church Street, Oldcastle, at the age of 89. Originally from Summerbank and Church Street, Oldcastle, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine Smyth, and was a retired clerical worker. Deceased is survived by her brother, Patrick; sisters, Margaret, Maureen and Rose; sisters-in-law, Lil and Bridie; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Her remains were removed to St Brigid's Church, Oldcastle, and the burial took place after Mass there in Oldcastle Cemetery.